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Memories from Limón
Memories from Limón | Edo Brenes
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A wholesome snapshot of reconnecting with generations of one’s family history, Costa Rican illustrator Edo Brenes unearths a trove of stories in his graphic novel Memories of Limón. "This meditation on the past melds melancholy and jubilation." —Publishers Weekly “Readers who enjoy stories with a strong sense of place, family sagas, or travel memoirs may find enjoyment in this title, and although it reads like a memoir, it is a work of fiction.” —Booklist "A beautiful graphic novel of a family's oral history." —Books With Michellee Ramiro leaves the British drizzle and his beloved fiancé Yoss to investigate his family history back home in Costa Rica. What starts as an innocent fascination with an old family photo album leads to conversations with the older generations and revelations he is not prepared for: recounting tales of everything from affairs to adventurous escapades, all while taking time to share a laugh over life's messier moments. Set on the idyllic Caribbean coastline of one of the most beautiful countries in Latin America, author Edo Brenes weaves together the heart breaking and humbling stories of three generations of the same family. Love and life is a struggle in paradise, welcome to Limón.
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Dilara
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I was slightly underwhelmed by this graphic novel about a man researching his family history, and in particular, the love triangle between his grandmother, grandfather and great-uncle.

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Catsandbooks Hmmm strange 🇨🇷 9mo
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This is a graphic novel about the authors family, featuring drawings of lots of family photographs that are the catalyst for his family members talking about their memories of growing up in Limon. It is all tied together by the story of his grandparents.

I thought it was great and quick read, although some of the fonts were quite tricky to read at times.

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Catsandbooks Yay! 👏🏼🇨🇷 9mo
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